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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

WEALTHY CoLoRED MEND an article
en- the wealthy colored men of the country
u New York Herald says:
Tho best proof OF the materia! progress
o. he negro race in this country ia the
amtn7t of wealth that they have accumu-
: lated. There are nesrly eight million PEG.
pie OF African descent 10 the United States,
and their accumulated wealth is estimated
ct 5000 100000.
The general increase in the value of cal
estate in The State of Virginia in the last few
years is said to be due to the purchase and
improvement of small farms by the negroes.
Samuel Harris, of Williamsburg, conducts a
business similar to that of Macy's in this
city, and is worth $4,000 In Petersburg
and Norfolk there are twenty firms that
represent 100000. In Richmond there is
an Africo American barber named William
Lyons, who is worth $4,000. He is the
weathiest negro in Richmond. William
Gray is q butcher, and ia considered one of
Inc "bloods" of Alexandria. SIS 900 being
the estimate Of his wealth. Samuel Boiling
is a brick maker. He carried on this bust,
ness for thirty years at FrrmVille, place
about lhir y miles from where Lee surren
dared. His country seat is said to be the
best in that part of the country, and $40, 600
ID the extent of bis pile"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

A New BREwERY-T Robert Portner
Brewing Company. of this city, has pur
chased the property fronting ITO feet :
inches On Maryland avenue and 65 feet z
inches or Thirteenth street southwest. Wash
ingtou, on which they propose to erect q
large brewery. Mr.. Portner is now on a
visit to Northern cities where he will con.
suit with leading architects. It is the com.
pany's intention TO erect very imposing
building, one, 1t is said, that will cost guar.
ter of million If dollars. Work On the
structure is to be begun in the spring and
pushed forward as rapidly as possible. The
busnesa Of the company has increased to
such on extent that the erection cf another
bulldog has become necessity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

THEFLATs IMPROVEMENTS Col. Hams
report for November states that the work on
the Potomac fats Improvements cost $33,
1928 during the month. In consequence
of The advanced date it is not proposed to do
more than certain preliminary work and
maintain that already done, until spring
The embankment connecting the north end
of the coTer dam with the shore has been
completed. A channel $50 to $50 feet wide
Georgetown and Gesboro' Point. The
Washington channel has been dredeed TO 8
width of 200 TO $50 feet. About 500 acres
the ordinary bish tide and about 6 1850 ooC
cubic yards of the 100000 yards required
to hll the aats to the required height have
been depcs ted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

DIED FROM INTEMPERANCE.- Mr.. Henry
Bish. well-known biicklayer. died last
night at his home on Peyton street, from
the effects of ntemperance. He had been
on spree for the past few days and yester.
day drank more than usual. He went to
his room at the house of Lewis Boswell in
The afternoon. and at night was found dead.
The reports in circulation about his
having drank quart of whisky given to
him By some young men if he would drink
it all at once are said to be untrue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

SUMMONED AS A WITNESS. t. Whittle,
who, as heretofore published in the GAZETTE,
SAINT letter to the State Board of Pharmacy,
complaining that the druggists of this city
were employing unlicensed clerks, has been
summoned to appear before the grand Jury,
but it is believed that be will not appear.
White, it is said, figured in very unenvi-
able manner in the Baltimore papers recent
". He is q new conner here and hes recent
" been absent from that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

For A UsEFUL PRESENT nice cloak fol-
your wife or child would be very acceptable
aud no one keeps better stock at more
reasonable prices than our former towns
man, CHAs. BAUM, of 4l6 Seventh street
Washington, who has an immense establish
ment AMI at present is making great dis
piAv Of HOLIDAY Goods. Pay him q visit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

-dAsoN1c At the meetisg of the Grand
Lodge of Masons in Richmond, last night,
the district deputy grand masters were ap
pointed, aud the Lodge adjourned sine die.
Mr Arthur s. Floyd, of Norfolk, presented
to the craft, through Grand Lecturer Little,
n specimen of granulated cement, said to
have come from King Soomon's temple.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

The AQUEDUcr BRIDGE Col. Hams re
ports that the Bridge street ahutment, IN
Georgetown, is completed and the backing
and filing in place. The bridge-seats and
such sandstone coping as can be set before
the old bridge is removed are also in place.
Serious delay may result from the non.ar
rival of some eye bars, without which the
ninth deck span cannot be erected, but 1t Is
expected that all the iron will arrive in De-
cember, after which the work will be rapid
IL rushed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

MUSICAL AssooIATIoN.-The Alexandria
Musical Association held their regular
monthly meeting last night, which was pre-
sided over by Dr. Charles Diedle, in the All
sence Of the president. Five new members
were elected. The question of applying to
the legislature for charter for the associa-
ton was laid over. Tonight number OF
the members of the association will enter
tain their lady friends at danes to be CIV
en- at their hall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

AN ALEXANDRIA COLoRED MAN.-John
Seetou, of the Equitable building is 6 feet 6
inches in height and weighs 600 pounds
Everything he wears, including his clothes,
his boots, his shoes, his hat and his Shirts
has to be made to order. 81 know my great
size has secured remunerative positions for
me all my life," said Seaton the other day.
Il was born in Alexandra, Va, nearly fifty
wears ago. | was q carpenter By trade, and
took great deal of interest in politics. At
one lime l was elected Alderman Of Alex
audra and was the first colored nan there
vino ever held al elective position. Some
of the politicians down there wanted TO 70
ward me Tor services and Cor political
speeches that | had made, and they scared
me a plt ce in he Treasury at Washington. My
4, attracted attention as passd occasion
alIy along Pennsylvania avenue aud | WIS
offered ami accepted position oi The Uni.
ted States Capitol Police. This paid ME
81 $40 Year and brought me into contact
with all the prominent men the country.
Senator Sumner liked me very well and
was very anxious that should go to Bos.
ton where be promised TO secu,e me WI
uabIe position cf some kind or other. l
didn'; Rave there un,ll Mr. Sumner died.
lten left Washington literally rs his body
guard, because ace mpaui,d lbe body Oh
here to New York and served az q guard of
honor in B y on during the time the body laid
there i'll state While Was in New York
on nv wa, 10 Boston n this occasion some
of the Equitable Life Insurance people saw
me az The Filth Avenue Hotel and offered
me an excellent position down here hat
finally decided to accept, md | have been
here ever ,inc- get ali kinds of otltIs to
u, slseUh.f,. y Y IFOr{d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

Police REPoRT.-Last night was cloudy
and cool with rain about 8 o'clock. There
were twelve dodgers but no prisoners at the
station house.
The only case before the Mayor this morn
ing was that Of Geo. Petty charged with an
assault On Annie Brown, and that was co1-
iinnod I'LL 10. morrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

ROBBERY Thieves last night broke into
the store of Mr.. B. F. Peake in the Opera
House building. and robbed the safe Of
about elk dollars. An entrance was male
to the store by forcing the back door, which
opens on covered alley way, and the
thieves bad no trouble in opening the safe
as 1t was unlocked, Mr.. Peake seldom keep
ing money in it during the night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15
woman and Her Diseases

il ,ae title Of large illustrated treatise. by
d. Il V. Pierce, Buffalo, n Y, sent TO any
address FOR ten cents in stamps. 1t teaches
successful self treatment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

A iaree stock of trimmed and untrmmed
bats ut half price at The Washington Fair
42S King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

Just received so fancy hanging lamps at
the Washington Fair. 42S King street, to be
sold at $3.50 piecs Friday and Saturday
only.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15
LOCAL NEWS

For this section rain t, day, followed by much
collier, clearing w,a.her, fresh to brisk north
westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15
LOST AND FOUND.

COO REWARD-Stolen from the stable of the
,ooU subscriber on the night of December ID a
FRESH cow black with little white on belly
and short lop horns. Fifteen dollars will be paid
for the recovery OF said COW and fifteen for the
capture and con viction of the thief,
dec15 st A. w. HARRISON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15
ONE OF THE TESTS.

Gentleness is a small part Of a
boys nature. He goes at every
thing with dash and a rush, and
if his clothing is rot of GOOD MATE.
RIAL and WELL MADE, nip goes the
seams and off goes the buttons"
Now if you have boy to clothe do
not buy him a suit or an overcoat
till you have examined our stock,
Our Clothing is strong in every
particular, and will stand much
rough usage.
We can also take care of the
"grown-up boys" whether it be a
suit, FURNISHING GooDs, or OVER
COATS; and as to Overcoats, you
will need one either on your back
or on your arm from now on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

PERSONAL ! Miss Virginia Campbell, OF
Charleston, South Carolina. is visiting Miss
Clara Davis
Miss Ida Siriupf-ilcw, Of Middesex couu
rs, Va ,s visiting Mrs 8. A Green.
Misses Liza aud Lilly Poor. who have been
viritiug Miss Rose Hoof, have returned 10
their homs in Baltimore.
Miss Martha Grymes, of Kiog George
county, Va, who has been visiting friends
in this city, left for her home yesterday.
Mr. John Critcher who has heen ccuined
10 bis home for some time past by sickness,
is able TO be out again.
Rev. Thomas ]. Packard has received a
call to Williamsburg.
Mr.. ]. T. Burke has returned from sue
cessful hunting trip in Fsuquier.
Mr. d. G. Watkins continues extremely
i'll at bis bone in Fairfax county.
Mr. C. G. Wheaton, G. G. G. Of the order
of r. R. CONDUCTORS, is in Washington to
press the passage of bill by Congress re
quiriag all conduc, ors to be licensed SIS
Steamboat captains ere.
Messra G. f Stuart, A ". Armstrong AID
Frank WattisId have :otnrned from Rich
mond where they weat to attend the se;-
sion of the Grand Lodge Of Mnsore, OF Viz
eina
The Rev. J 0 Sackett, of FAuquier coun.
~, is 10 he city ou his way TO Jacksonville,
Fla, where be has accepted ministerial
charge
Mr.. w. A. Smith, who lefC here on Sat-
day for IA short trip to New York, will re
turn on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15
BOARDING.

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dec13 New TX Herald, New York city.
T Eo7unE
There will be n grand lecture given by the
Hon. FREDERICK DOUGLAS,
of the District of Columbia,
AT ROBERTS CHAPEL, DECEMBER 1G, 1887
Subject-Self.mad Man."
Proceeds for tho purchase of aged home.
Roberts Chapel Choir will render some choice
music on the OCCASION
Admission 25c. Tickets can BIO obtained Of the
commttce-Robert Darnell, chairman, Henry
Sumby, Paris Simms, Richard L. Thompson and
Presley Digs. dec1 i'd
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
will be IN my store, 324 King street, during
the month Of December to meet those wishing any
information connected with their State or city as
sessments Office hours 2 to o'clock D. III.
GEO. DUFFEY
nov2S Commissioner of the Revenue.
r ICENsE NOTICE.
All persons doing business for which license
is required, and who have not paid, are requested
to call at the Mayors Office from to - to o'clock
each day from now to December 31st, and SETTLE
dec5-td JNO. B. SMO0T, Mayor
T Ow PRICEs-Good Cooking Raisins, 7c; best
II Turkish Prunes, &c; best Currants, 7c best
Citron, 25c; Dinner Nuts, mixed, 1oc. All new
fresh goods at
doc13 &c. MILBgRN's.
DEERLEss ICE CREAM FREEZERs, for sale
L at reduced prices, at SS King street. corner of
Royal. [ie9 J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
noUBLE FRONT and BACK fincst grade
IL CAMELS' HAIR SHIRTS at
nov25 AMOS B. sLAYMAKER's.
PINEAPPLE, EDAM and sAPsAGo CHEESE
L just arrived.
oct14 GEO. McBURNEY S SON.
en- CASES sTABLER's and HONEY DROP
W. CORN just received.
oct26 GEO. McBUgNEY & SON.
ENGLIsH RIBBED SWISS CONDE SHIRTS
II and DRAWERS extra heavy, ct
nov25 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
CLICED-BAHAMA PINEAPPLE, canned, in
~ heavy syrup, just received by
nov16 J.C. MILBURN.
SURE-RAISING FLOUR aud BUCKWHEAI
y for sale in Bib packages by
nov18 J.C. MILBURN.
NICE LINE OF FEATHER BUSTERS al
n reasonable prices just opened at
oct13 McBURNEY'S.
DoMEs1IC DRY GOODS as cheap as the cheap
oct7 AMOS B. sLAYMAKER's.
az BOXES BLoATERs Just received by
| EC nov3 ]. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

FoR SALE.
A LOT OF FRESH COWS at Charles Cox's, cor
nor King and Fay etc streets.
dec152 t Cd. MILLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

EoR THE HoLIDAYS-Rogers's celebrated
l. Ivory handled Table Knives, Silyer-plated
Spoons and Forks Penknives and Ladies' Scissors
OF the best quality.
dcc15 JAS. F. CARLTN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

Mr.. W. A. Smith, who efC here on Sat-
day for short trip to New York, will re
turn on Saturday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

500 large gilt frame paintings to be cold at
half price Friday and Saturday only at the
Washington Fair, 42S King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

RAILROAD AFFAIRS the annual meet
;ng of The s:nci holders of the Richmond and
Danvile Railroad Company TO have
been ned 10 Richmond yesterday. hut as
there was not quorum present the meeting
adjourned over until the 2lst of December.
The Te,uii a! Board will hold meeting
in New York soon and re-eect Gen. Logan
first vice president. The State says: It is
understood hat Mr. Henry Fink, at present
d vice pres dent Of the terminal system: will
not be re- elected 1t is also rumored that
General Manager Thomas will resign very
shortly, and that Mr.. Sol Haas will be
made general manager of the entire system.
Mr.. Haas ia he traffic manager wand it
is supposed that if he takes charge of the
general managers Office he will do away
with tire title CT traffic manager and have
oil the general freight agents and the gen
ernl passenger agents of the Richmond and
Danville line and the East Tennessee line
report direct 10 him, as at present. 1t is
understood that if this change is made
Capt w H. Green will be made general su
peIintendent or acting general superiptend-
en! Of the Redmond ard Danville system,
and General Superintendent Hudson, of the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia, be
retained in that position. Maj Peyton
Randolph, a, sistant general manager, will,
il is understood. remain for some months at
least
AN order of the executive committee
made yes,erdAy,i ia accordance with previous
undets 'anding, gave the pfe-iient of the X
& D company direct orders to remove the
offices Of the company now in Washington
hack 10 Redmond, whence they were taken
year or TWO ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

r1lHE LADIES' FRIENDs-A CARPET SWEEP
/ Err aud an ENTERPRISE MEAT CUTTER
Both are useful all the year round and mako {
capital Christmas gift.
doc15 JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

TIME CHRISTMAS TURKEY will be enjoyed
/ moro if there is nice CARVER and FORK
for the host to carve with. We have them at sill
prices
dec15 JAS. F. CARL1N 81 SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

ICE SKATES are very cheap this year, and we
L have nice line. They make Christmas gift
that always delights the boys and girls.
dec15 JAS F. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

DREECH LOADING GUNS-We are now offer
ID ing st very lowprices in order to reduce stock.
dec15 JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-15

The Rev. ] o Sackett, OF FAuquier coun.
ly, is 10 he city ou his way TO Jacksonville,
Fla, where he has accepted g ministerial
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-19
TACNA TALK.
(BY SCRAPS J

A carload of lumber has arrived at Tacns for the purpose Of erecting a store building when Mir. Ernest Fairchild from Riverside California, will bring out stock of goods and begin business here.
 As soon as the gang of carpenters now at work putting up the Gila City Section house complete the job, they will be in good shape to come to Tacna and put up the depot SC much needed at that place. These are the few indications of what this country may expect in the near future. With mail and express facilities, and accommodations for freight and passengers, business men and buildings, and irst-class boarding house, we should keep any community in good humcr, and entertain visitors who come to look out our resources, in irst-class shape.
 The pump racket was no go. Gravitatien is the proper style to insure success of a watsr flow.
 At an expense of s230 the Antelope canal will admit water through to the lands be. low, estimating l,5O0 yards to be removed.
 The mistletoe is blooming forth again, filling the air with fragrance of unusual sweetness and agreeableness, awakening memories Of the sepulchred past when ra- diant eyes learned to look their loveliest gaze of devotion aud hope.
 Several of the Antelopians have deter mined to plant potatoes down in the lower part of the valley on lands watered by Mir. Chas. Bakers ditch, near Adonde, where gentle zephyrs dazzle under the cooling shades, so alluring and delusive: where the air is filled with soft refrains of music's melt ing, mystic lay, waiting through the boughs from Johnnie's fall strung instrument.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-19

While Yuma county is embraced in the true, genuine citrus belt of the United States, we are glad to note that those who are beginning to plant orchards are not confning themselves to the citrus fruits. The grape finds this climate and the rich soil of our valleys congenial to its tastes, and will therefore, be well represented on the fruit farms of Yuma county. The fig and the olive, will also be given a generous space. They, each, are high ly profitable, and are at home here, yielding fruit abundantly and of the very finest quality. They require less irrigation than almost any other kind of fruit. Great care should be exer- cised in the selection of the very best varieties of trees and vines. A good foundation should be laid to begin with, and then by wat,hful care, thorough cultivation and little irrigation, success is assured,
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-19
LOCAL NOTES.

Col. Geo. W. Norton is down from Mo hawk.
 Under the new law Supervisors have tc give bonds.
 Maj. Daily left for Los Angeles yesterday for few days visit.
 Hon. Chas Baker went up to his ranch at Tacna Wednesday.
 Louis Jaieger went to Colton yesterday morning to visit his parents.
 Capt. E. O. Shaw, Sheriff of Pima county spent few days in town the first of the week.
 l Mir. H. K. White says he will have a newspaper in Yuma so as to get even on his Democratic friends.
 We extend our congratulations to Bro. Marion of the Prescott Courier, on his ele- vation to the important position of Territo- rial Treasurer.
 Our Representatives, Hon. Chas. Baker and Hon. Isaac Lyons are home from the t-scene of their labors at the Capital. Mir. Baker arrived on Monday and Mir. Lyons on Wednesday. Mir J. J. Stein, the late efficient Enrolling and Expressing Clerk of the Council, also arrived on Monday.
 Carpenters have been at work this week putting new flooring in Mr J. Gandolfo's branch store on Main street South. Harry Neahr and Pablo Figueroa, the two oblig- ing gentlemen in charge of the store, have wrought complete change in the appear ince of that establishment Everything presents neat and attractive appearance.
 Yuma wanted the Territory to construct system of sewerage for her, or rather to appropriate S50OO for that purpose, but it failed to Phoenix Herald,
 The Herald either willfully or ignorantly misrepresents the facts in the case. In eli ther case it is not excusable. Yuma want ed the Territory to appropriate S5,000 to construct system of sewerage for it's own prison, such as would come somewhere in the neighborhood of satisfying the demands of decency, ''bnt it failed to pass"
 The death of Miss Constancia Valentine Williams, which sad event occurred on last Saturday night, cast gloom of sorrow over many friends by whom she was held in the highest esteem for her many noble qualities of mind and heart. She had been long a sufferer, but at all times was patient and accomplishing The funeral on Sunday was largely attended. The pall-bearers were, J. W. Darlington, H. Koshland, E. Wagy, L. Jaieger, H. Goldwater, and E Sangui- nette.
 The Courier has had considerable to say of late about the excellent financial condi- tion of the Territory under the present Democratic administration and cites as an instance the fact that the University bonds now sell at premium. We will just here remind the Courier that in 1881 the Ehren- berg Read bonds were at premium of 4 per cent. aud prison bonds at per cent.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-19
Brace Up.
A. FRANK.
March l4, lSSi

You are feeling depressed, your appetite is poor, you areAbothered with Headache, you are idgetty, nervous, and generally out Of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace up, but not with stimulants, spring medicines, or bitters, which have for their basis very cheap, bad whiskey, and which stimulate for you an hour, and then leave you in worse condition than before What you want is an alternative that will purify your blood, start healthy action of Liver and Kid neys, restore your vitality, and give renew ed health and strength. Such a medicine yon will find in Electric Bitoers, and only 5u cents bottle at A. Frank 5 store.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-19
Of Interest to- Ladies.

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 Sufficient of this remedy for one months trial treatment is sent free to every lady who is suffering from any disease common to the sex who sends her address and l3 2ct. stamps for expense, charges etc.
 It is positive cure for any form of fem ale disease and the free trial package is many times sufficient to effect a permanent eure. Full directions accompany the pack sge (which is put up in plain wrapperl also price list for future reference. No triao package win be sent after Oct lst, lss6. Address, GREEN REMEDY COMPANY, PALxv- IA, \. T..